Class 11 Physics Syllabus 2026–2027(CBSE)
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Class 11 Physics introduces students to the fundamental principles of mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, and oscillations. The syllabus is designed to help students build strong conceptual understanding for CBSE board exams and competitive exams like JEE and NEET.
On this page, you can find the complete CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus for the academic session 2025–2026, organized unit-wise and chapter-wise.
CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus with Marks Distribution
Unit 1–4: Mechanics (23 Marks)
Unit 5–6: Rotational Mechanics & Gravitation (17 Marks)
Unit 7–9: Thermal Physics (20 Marks)
Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves (10 Marks)
Unit 1: Physical World and Measurement
Chapter 1: Physical World
Topics include:
- Scope and excitement of physics
- Physics, technology, and society
- Fundamental forces in nature
Chapter 2: Units and Measurements
Topics include:
- SI units
- Fundamental and derived units
- Measurement of length, mass, and time
- Errors in measurements
- Significant figures
- Dimensional analysis
Unit 2: Kinematics
Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line
Topics include:
- Position, displacement, and distance
- Speed and velocity
- Acceleration
- Motion graphs
Chapter 4: Motion in a Plane
Topics include:
- Scalars and vectors
- Projectile motion
- Uniform circular motion
Unit 3: Laws of Motion
Chapter 5: Laws of Motion
Topics include:
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Inertia and momentum
- Friction
- Applications of Newton’s laws
Unit 4: Work, Energy and Power
Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power
Topics include:
- Work done by a force
- Kinetic energy
- Potential energy
- Work-energy theorem
- Conservation of energy
Unit 5: Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
Chapter 7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Topics include:
- Centre of mass
- Linear momentum
- Torque
- Angular momentum
- Rotational dynamics
Unit 6: Gravitation
Chapter 8: Gravitation
Topics include:
- Universal law of gravitation
- Acceleration due to gravity
- Satellite motion
- Escape velocity
Unit 7: Properties of Bulk Matter
Chapter 9: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Topics include:
- Elastic behaviour of solids
- Stress and strain
- Young’s modulus
Chapter 10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Topics include:
- Pressure in fluids
- Pascal’s law
- Viscosity
- Bernoulli’s theorem
Chapter 11: Thermal Properties of Matter
Topics include:
- Temperature and heat
- Thermal expansion
- Specific heat capacity
- Calorimetry
Unit 8: Thermodynamics
Chapter 12: Thermodynamics
Topics include:
- Thermal equilibrium
- First law of thermodynamics
- Heat engines
- Refrigerators
Unit 9: Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
Chapter 13: Kinetic Theory
Topics include:
- Ideal gas equation
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Degrees of freedom
- Mean free path
Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves
Chapter 14: Oscillations
Topics include:
- Periodic motion
- Simple harmonic motion
- Energy in SHM
Chapter 15: Waves
Topics include:
- Wave motion
- Sound waves
- Speed of sound
- Doppler effect
Practical Examination (30 Marks)
Component | Marks |
Experiments | 15 |
Activities | 5 |
Practical Record | 5 |
Viva Voce | 5 |
Total | 30 Marks |